Crime
1 year ago
Man sentenced after distributing fatal amount of drugs to inmate

The conviction occurred after two inmates were found unresponsive in their cell at the Whatcom County Jail.

Crime
1 year ago
Bellingham man arrested after recklessly riding homemade motorbike

The suspect was taken into custody after creating safety issues on city trails and roads.

Education
1 year ago
Student testing data reveals a steady decline in English scores

The statewide data showed math comprehension rising across almost all grade levels, meanwhile English language arts scores have slightly dropped across nearly every grade level.

Business
1 year ago
Boeing contract negotiation remains up in the air as strike looms

If union members vote down the contract and authorize a strike, production will shut down the weekend of Sept. 13.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 9/10/24

Both WWU soccer teams wrapped up their opening weekend on a high note.

Crime
1 year ago
Kohberger case to be moved outside of Moscow, Idaho

It has not yet been specified where the trial, set for June 2025, will be relocated.

Education
1 year ago
Judge orders WWU to pay legal fees in whistleblower case

She filed a lawsuit against the university in 2020 and won, getting approximately $3 million in both back pay and emotional harm damages.

Business
1 year ago
Boeing looks to avoid strike with new union contract

The historic agreement will lead to the company’s largest ever general wage increase.

World
1 year ago
Public hearing approaches as investigation into Titan submersible implosion continues

The high-level investigation was convened by the U.S. Coast Guard and has passed its initial year-long time frame.

Education
1 year ago
Lynden School District seeks guidance in transgender sports participation

Parents in the community urged the board to take action at the end of last school year when Washington saw its first transgender athlete win a state title in girls’ track.